Questions and Answers
What does the term 'cutaneous' refer to?
Define 'hypodermic'.
Pertaining to under the skin.
What does 'intradermal' mean?
Pertaining to within the skin.
What is the meaning of 'percutaneous'?
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Define 'subcutaneous'.
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What does the term 'transcutaneous' refer to?
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Study Notes
Skin-Related Medical Terminology
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Cutaneous: Pertains to the skin; derived from "cutane" (skin) and the suffix "-ous" (pertaining to).
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Hypodermic: Refers to the area under the skin; includes "hypo-" (under), "derm" (skin), and "-ic" (pertaining to).
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Intradermal: Relates to locations within the skin; composed of "intra-" (within), "derm" (skin), and "-al" (pertaining to).
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Percutaneous: Means through the skin; formed from "per-" (through), "cutane" (skin), and "-ous" (pertaining to).
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Subcutaneous: Indicates the layer beneath the skin; includes "sub-" (under), "cutane" (skin), and "-ous" (pertaining to).
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Transcutaneous/Transdermal: Refers to passage across or through the skin; derived from "trans-" (across; through), combining terms "derm" and "cutane" (skin) with "-ous" (pertaining to). Commonly applied in context of drug delivery systems like patches.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to skin from Medical Terminology Chapter 10. This quiz features essential vocabulary that is crucial for understanding skin physiology and related medical concepts. Perfect for students in health and medical fields.
